Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Band 4 Inpatient Administrator - Rookery Gardens Ardenleigh

The closing date is 27 May 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has come up to join the team at Rookery Gardens, you

will provide general administrative support for Rookery Gardens, being responsible for dealing with enquiries and correspondence for Rookery Gardens, the maintenance of up-to-date Patient Records, and liaison with Finance in relation to patient's monies and the recording and arranging for the safe keeping of patient's valuables.

The post holder will also be responsible for the filing of reports and correspondence in the patient records, the inputting and updating into Rio (patient administration system) the patient's activity for Rookery Gardens.

Main duties of the job

To Provide admin support for the Rookery Gardens Team, in a patient facing role, you will work within a small team based within the Ardenleigh Grounds in Erdington. and will be completing daily task in line with the administration role. you will need to have Experience in dealing with a range of disciplines and agencies,dealing with sensitive situations, haveA good working and technical knowledge of Microsoft IT software packages which includes word, excel, PowerPoint,Experience of communicating with service users, carers, families, police, and others, with particular reference to clear articulation of the purpose and function of recovery. An understanding and working knowledge of NHS and Trust policies, guidance and good practice ,Working knowledge of Data Protection Act and Information Governance

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Details

Date posted

13 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

436-7151816

Job locations

Rookery Gardens Ardenleigh

Birmingham

B24 9SA


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Training And Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ level ll in Business Admin or equivalent + relevant experience
  • RSA Typing ll + relevant experience
  • GCSE or equivalent in English

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in dealing with a range of disciplines and agencies
  • A good working and technical knowledge of Microsoft IT software packages which includes word, excel, PowerPoint
  • Experience of communicating with service users, carers, families, police, and others, with particular reference to clear articulation of the purpose and function of recovery
  • An understanding and working knowledge of NHS and Trust policies, guidance and good practice
  • Working knowledge of Data Protection Act and Information Governance

Desirable

  • ECDL qualification or equivalent
  • Experience of working in a client facing organisation

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

  • Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing and is able to vary style to meet needs.
  • Good report writing and organisational skills
  • Ability to take minutes at meetings
  • Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology
  • Ability to transcribe from audio using digital dictation systems

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Rio
  • Previous experience of working in a mental health environment

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Confident, Sensitive approachable
  • To be empathic to staff & service users' needs and communication barriers Interview References
  • References Non - judgemental attitude Ability to motivate self and others
  • Ability to communicate at all levels
  • Adaptability/flexibility and ability to cope with change
Person Specification

Training And Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ level ll in Business Admin or equivalent + relevant experience
  • RSA Typing ll + relevant experience
  • GCSE or equivalent in English

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in dealing with a range of disciplines and agencies
  • A good working and technical knowledge of Microsoft IT software packages which includes word, excel, PowerPoint
  • Experience of communicating with service users, carers, families, police, and others, with particular reference to clear articulation of the purpose and function of recovery
  • An understanding and working knowledge of NHS and Trust policies, guidance and good practice
  • Working knowledge of Data Protection Act and Information Governance

Desirable

  • ECDL qualification or equivalent
  • Experience of working in a client facing organisation

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

  • Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing and is able to vary style to meet needs.
  • Good report writing and organisational skills
  • Ability to take minutes at meetings
  • Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology
  • Ability to transcribe from audio using digital dictation systems

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Rio
  • Previous experience of working in a mental health environment

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Confident, Sensitive approachable
  • To be empathic to staff & service users' needs and communication barriers Interview References
  • References Non - judgemental attitude Ability to motivate self and others
  • Ability to communicate at all levels
  • Adaptability/flexibility and ability to cope with change

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rookery Gardens Ardenleigh

Birmingham

B24 9SA


Employer's website

https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rookery Gardens Ardenleigh

Birmingham

B24 9SA


Employer's website

https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Administrative Hub Lead

Michelle McQueen

michelle.mcqueen9@nhs.net

07988046959

Details

Date posted

13 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

436-7151816

Job locations

Rookery Gardens Ardenleigh

Birmingham

B24 9SA


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